Sony Xperia 10 III Lite vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite is noticeably lighter (169g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III Lite better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 235g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (100/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (74/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 III Lite | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 690 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 III Lite and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 III Lite by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (82/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (100/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (92/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (74/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.